business
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/ˈbɪd.nəs/
English
Definitions
noun
- A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.“I was left my father's business.”
- A person's occupation, work, or trade.“He is in the motor and insurance businesses.”
- Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.“He's such a poor cook, I can't believe he's still in business!”
- The volume or amount of commercial trade.“Business has been slow lately.”
adjective
- Of, to, pertaining to or utilized for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.“Please do not use this phone for personal calls; it is a business phone.”
- Professional, businesslike, having concern for good business practice.
- Supporting business, conducive to the conduct of business.
Related words
Synonyms
mercantileclienteleoccupationline of workpatronagecommercialstage businessbyplayconcernlinebusiness concernbusiness enterprisebusiness organizationbusiness sectorcommercial enterprisecommercially
Associated
mbaventuresaccountingadministrationenterprisemarketingpartnereconomicsenterprisesmanagementinterestsbusinesses